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Subject:Re: optima batteries that fit under the driver's seat
From:neil n
Date:Wed, 26 Dec 2012 12:19:40 -0800

Of what vintage is your YellowTop Tom?

had read and heard that the more recent Optima's were of poorer
quality than those of old.

i too am in the middle of a battery decision.

Harry: FWIW, a starter type (flooded cell) battery can be sufficient
if the appliance draw isn't too high. And it fits easily. I may g/w
that type again. Installed one in my '81  image:
http://tinyurl.com/cxhvgov  It served my needs ok. (sink pump, small
set of LED's, *short* use for Dometic while shopping en route. 1/2
hour max)

Thanks

Neil.

On Wed, Dec 26, 2012 at 6:32 AM, Tom Buese <tantonbz@gmail.com> wrote:

> I have a yellow top Optima, I'll have to check the size, but I believe it
> is a group 41

> On Wed, Dec 26, 2012 at 8:16 AM, Harry Hoffman <hhoffman@ip-solutions.net>wrote:

>> Is anyone using a optima battery under the driver's seat?

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Neil n

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